Joseph McAvinnue

Public PK, KG-4

 131 Mammoth Road
       Lowell, MA  01854


(978) 937-2871

District: Lowell

SchoolDigger Rank:
788th of 928 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,704 Help


Students who attend Joseph McAvinnue usually attend:

Middle:    Dr An Wang School
    James S Daley Middle School
    Kathryn P. Stoklosa Middle School
    Laura Lee Therapeutic Day School
High:    Leblanc Therapeutic Day School
    Lowell High

Student/teacher ratio:  10.9 Help
Number of students:  428

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
47.7%
White:
23.8%
Asian:
15.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  79.6% Help


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Compare Details Joseph McAvinnue ranks worse than 84.9% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks 10th among 15 ranked elementary schools in the Lowell School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.67. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Joseph McAvinnue is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (47.7%), White (23.8%), Asian (15%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Joseph McAvinnue is 10.9, which is the 4th best among 15 elementary schools in the Lowell School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Joseph McAvinnue is $17,704, which is the 4th highest among 15 elementary schools in the Lowell School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Joseph McAvinnue:

SchoolDigger ranks Joseph McAvinnue 788th of 928 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Joseph McAvinnue in the ranking list.)

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Male students:
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White students:


Lowell:

SchoolDigger ranks Lowell 302nd of 356 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Joseph McAvinnue

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Rank History for all students at Joseph McAvinnue

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 10.95 788th 884 10.9%
2004 15.09 754th 882 14.5%
2005 15.65 767th 887 13.5%
2006 12.51 821st 911 9.9%
2007 11.80 828th 911 9.1%
2008 11.62 821st 908 9.6%
2009 8.01 856th 909 5.8%
2010 12.53 829th 920 9.9%
2011 9.71 846th 924 8.4%
2012 8.36 870th 930 6.5%
2013 12.10 834th 928 10.1%
2014 9.75 864th 926 6.7%
2015 6.08 893rd 914 2.3%
2016 11.63 857th 932 8.0%
2017 20.03 784th 938 16.4%
2018 18.53 800th 934 14.3%
2019 17.44 813th 942 13.7%
2021 15.26 784th 936 16.2%
2022 14.32 815th 932 12.6%
2023 16.67 788th 928 15.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Joseph McAvinnue

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.18 88th 244 63.9%
2019 53.18 77th 258 70.2%
2021 68.94 26th 240 89.2%
2022 58.31 54th 267 79.8%
2023 70.53 30th 264 88.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Joseph McAvinnue

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.30 698th 886 21.2%
2019 30.94 676th 896 24.6%
2021 25.47 716th 894 19.9%
2022 25.98 727th 905 19.7%
2023 28.01 516th 703 26.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Joseph McAvinnue

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.68 544th 685 20.6%
2019 29.06 551st 700 21.3%
2021 31.75 506th 705 28.2%
2022 29.95 587th 772 24.0%
2023 33.85 548th 757 27.6%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Homeless students at Joseph McAvinnue

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 48.98 4th 11 63.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Joseph McAvinnue

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.69 722nd 893 19.1%
2019 16.99 793rd 902 12.1%
2021 15.15 769th 898 14.4%
2022 18.01 756th 901 16.1%
2023 14.63 783rd 887 11.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Joseph McAvinnue

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.07 548th 656 16.5%
2019 22.43 565th 665 15.0%
2022 25.42 531st 672 21.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Joseph McAvinnue

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.85 788th 898 12.2%
2019 19.90 762nd 907 16.0%
2021 18.79 742nd 904 17.9%
2022 14.89 804th 908 11.5%
2023 22.31 705th 896 21.3%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Joseph McAvinnue

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 18.38 752nd 925 18.7%
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Rank History for Tested Remotely students at Joseph McAvinnue

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 18.81 341st 399 14.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Joseph McAvinnue

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.07 130th 154 15.6%
2019 18.14 132nd 155 14.8%
2022 2.88 140th 143 2.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Joseph McAvinnue

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.06 298th 379 21.4%
2019 23.01 344th 398 13.6%
2021 35.26 239th 379 36.9%
2022 31.75 289th 401 27.9%
2023 36.40 273rd 420 35.0%
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Rank History for White students at Joseph McAvinnue

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.35 566th 772 26.7%
2019 24.77 649th 780 16.8%
2021 12.68 704th 765 8.0%
2022 8.60 731st 764 4.3%
2023 9.46 722nd 762 5.2%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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by a parent
Friday, May 19, 2017

Open Quote This school is infamous for bullying. The school doesn't hold any of the students accountable. They rather sweep it under the rug, and continue to carry an act like the school is amazing! The kids get away with a lot! When a child brings a knife on a bus because he is getting bullied what does this tell you. And this is an elementary school! Some of the teachers are awesome! But as a parent I would stay away from this school, my review isn't biased! Ask parents, real parents that their child has been in incident see what they say! The assistant principal is great at making you feel like you're crazy, truly a car salesman will tell whatever you want to hear! My child has learned about ten swear words in one day just in the playground in the morning while waiting for the bell to ring! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Joseph McAvinnue

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 236 12 146 143 0 n/a n/a 0 537
1996 236 12 146 143 0 n/a n/a 0 537
1997 255 17 133 156 1 n/a n/a 0 562
1998 276 16 131 140 1 n/a n/a 0 564
1999 254 18 98 182 0 n/a n/a 0 552
2000 247 23 97 178 0 n/a n/a 0 545
2001 237 25 113 131 0 n/a n/a 0 506
2002 203 21 117 181 1 n/a n/a 0 523
2003 203 21 117 181 1 n/a n/a 0 523
2004 192 21 130 182 0 n/a n/a 0 525
2005 176 23 138 184 1 n/a n/a 0 522
2006 148 24 114 165 1 n/a n/a 0 452
2007 143 24 123 201 0 n/a n/a 3 494
2008 143 17 107 213 0 n/a n/a 6 486
2009 124 21 112 209 0 0 4 0 470
2010 138 26 93 216 0 0 13 0 486
2011 119 21 93 228 0 0 16 0 477
2012 126 19 76 259 0 0 9 0 489
2013 125 25 96 262 1 0 16 0 525
2014 126 25 88 280 0 0 19 0 538
2015 118 25 68 270 0 0 20 0 501
2016 113 29 67 280 0 0 22 0 511
2017 110 28 70 270 0 0 18 0 496
2018 124 29 74 245 0 0 15 0 487
2019 113 26 83 234 0 0 13 0 469
2020 103 36 80 235 0 0 18 0 472
2021 111 32 70 196 0 0 19 0 428
2022 98 33 68 223 0 0 22 0 444
2023 102 35 64 204 0 0 23 0 428

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Joseph McAvinnue

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 537 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 537 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 562 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 564 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 552 n/a 0.0 69.9
2000 545 n/a 0.0 49.9
2001 506 n/a 0.0 49.6
2002 523 n/a n/a 59.5
2003 523 n/a n/a 59.5
2004 525 38.5 13.6 57.5
2005 522 36.5 14.3 52.3
2006 452 38.9 11.6 53.5
2007 494 37.0 13.4 52.1
2008 486 35.0 13.9 65.8
2009 470 35.0 13.4 66
2010 486 37.0 13.1 68.9
2011 477 32.9 14.4 72.7
2012 489 33.9 14.4 80
2013 525 32.9 15.9 77.3
2014 538 32.9 16.3 81.6
2015 501 34.0 14.7 79.6
2016 511 35.0 14.6 n/a
2017 496 35.9 13.7 n/a
2018 487 33.9 14.3 n/a
2019 469 36.0 13.0 n/a
2020 472 37.0 12.7 n/a
2021 428 39.0 10.9 n/a
2022 444 37.0 12.0 n/a
2023 428 39.0 10.9 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Joseph McAvinnue

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 537 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 537 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 562 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 564 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 552 n/a 0.0 69.9
2000 545 n/a 0.0 49.9
2001 506 n/a 0.0 49.6
2002 523 n/a n/a 59.5
2003 523 n/a n/a 59.5
2004 525 38.5 13.6 57.5
2005 522 36.5 14.3 52.3
2006 452 38.9 11.6 53.5
2007 494 37.0 13.4 52.1
2008 486 35.0 13.9 65.8
2009 470 35.0 13.4 66
2010 486 37.0 13.1 68.9
2011 477 32.9 14.4 72.7
2012 489 33.9 14.4 80
2013 525 32.9 15.9 77.3
2014 538 32.9 16.3 81.6
2015 501 34.0 14.7 79.6
2016 511 35.0 14.6 n/a
2017 496 35.9 13.7 n/a
2018 487 33.9 14.3 n/a
2019 469 36.0 13.0 n/a
2020 472 37.0 12.7 n/a
2021 428 39.0 10.9 n/a
2022 444 37.0 12.0 n/a
2023 428 39.0 10.9 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Joseph McAvinnue

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,402 (9.3%) $13,619 (90.7%) $15,021
2020 $1,071 (6.9%) $14,416 (93.1%) $15,487
2021 $1,611 (9.1%) $16,094 (90.9%) $17,704

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Joseph McAvinnue

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 813th of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 788th of 928 Elementary schools
 1.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Joseph McAvinnue)3817.4
 20.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lowell)4525.7
 19.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Joseph McAvinnue)3217.4
 14.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Lowell)4028
 12%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Joseph McAvinnue)3422.7
 11.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Lowell)4026
 14%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Joseph McAvinnue)3330.7
 2.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Lowell)4132.3
 8.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Joseph McAvinnue)3620.4
 15.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Lowell)3825.6
 12.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Joseph McAvinnue)3324.8
 8.2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Lowell)3726.1
 10.9%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students469428
 8.7%
African American2635
 34.6%
American Indian00
Asian8364
 22.9%
Hispanic234204
 12.8%
Pacific Islander00
White113102
 9.7%
Two or More Races1323
 76.9%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 428 students attended Joseph McAvinnue.

Students at Joseph McAvinnue are 48% Hispanic, 24% White, 15% Asian, 8% African American, 5% Two or more races.

Joseph McAvinnue ranks in the bottom 15.1% of Massachusetts elementary schools.


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